Please invite a daughter/sister/aunt/friend/co-worker/ so we can extend /open our borders.

Baptist Minister’s Fund

There will be an opportunity to give towards the Baptist Minister’s Fund on Sunday, December 2nd.

You can find designated envelopes in the literature rack in the foyer.

Church Family Christmas Dinner

Begin the Christmas season by attending the Church Family Christmas Dinner. Bring your family and friends and join us Saturday, Dec. 1st, 2018 at 5:30 pm.

Tickets: $15/adult; $8/child (10 years and under) can be purchased from Darlene Banks, Sue Carkner, or Christine Dumoulin on or before Sunday, Nov. 25th. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets early!

The Dinner will be followed by aChristmas Concert in the Worship Centre at 7:00 pm. Don’t miss this wonderful evening of awesome food, fellowship and Christmas music. There is no charge for the concert.

We hope you will join us!

LIVE Magazine

LIVE magazine subscription renewals are due this month. Mair Greaves is the Promoter for Whitby Baptist Women, and will be happy to help you become a subscriber. All previous subscribers have information in their Church mail box. This publication is the best means of gaining insight into issues of passionate faith and global missions, and a bargain at $20 for ten magazines per year. Suitable for women and men, and an inspiration for all who own Christ as Lord.

Advent Prayer

An Advent Christmas preparation prayer meeting

Title: Come ExpectingLocation: LoungeTime: 11am-12pm

Dates: Thursdays

November 22 The Star – Hope (Matthew 2:1-2)

November 29 The Glory – The Gift of Adoption (Luke 2:9-10)

Be sure to attend the November 18th Business Meeting where there will be a short presentation about the WBC draft refined Mission, Vision and Values statements (see these in the Elders Report in the Business Meeting Booklet). Elders will outline the process we have undergone with the Directors over the last several months to prepare these drafts, and share how our Mission, Vision and Values are an important part of the way we make decisions at WBC. Also, mark December 2nd (after the service) in your calendars if you’d like to ask questions or give input regarding these refined Mission, Vision and Values statements. Together, we strive to be on God’s path!

Intercessory Prayer

Monday, Nov 19th@ WBC in the community room7:30-8:30 pm

Please join us for prayer; may we not take this opportunity for granted!

The last day to bring your shoe boxes to the church isSunday, November 11th

Advent Prayer

An Advent Christmas preparation prayer meeting

Title: Come ExpectingLocation: LoungeTime: 11am-12pm

Dates: ThursdaysNovember 8, 15, 22, 29

From Your Elders

“Elders met this past Sunday and one topic at the top of our agenda was increased prayer in the life of WBC. As leadership, we are looking at opportunities to accomplish this corporately, but elders also encourage all to be intentional about building relationships that will naturally spark prayer conversations and support of one another. Not only can this happen on a Sunday morning, before and after service or at the Monday night prayer meetings, but also through being a member in a small group where praying specifically for one another out of a sense of relationship happens regularly. When speaking with folks in any of those settings, consider praying with them right then and there, as an alternative to just telling them you’ll pray for them. We would love the sight of people praying together to become common throughout our fellowship.”

Community Outreach Research

Join us Thursday, November 8th at 6:30pm for dessert, and to hear the results of WBC’s Community Outreach Research project. There will be a Q&A following the presentation as together we consider the proposals being presented.

Intercessory Prayer

Monday, November 5th@ WBC in the community room7:30-8:30 pm

Please join us for prayer; may we not take this opportunity for granted!

FOOD BANK ITEMS NEEDED:

Hamburger HelperTuna HelperBoxed Rice1 Litre Juice

Ontario Shores Gift Bags Update

Due to your generous donations, we now have enough socks and wash cloths for our gift bags. Thank you!

If you are able to contribute, we are still in need of

20toothbrushes.

Please contribute to this long running effort to bring cheer to those often forgotten. Please place donations in the brown hamper in the foyer. If you have any questions, contact Brad Lockner.

FALL BAZAAR

Durham Christian Homes (200 Glen Hill Drive South, Whitby, ON) is once again having its annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 3 from 9am to 1pm.

Any items you would like to donate are gladly accepted; please contact David Tigchelaar if you would like to volunteer. We hope to see you there!

Your Board and Elders have been working together to sharpen WBC’s mission, vision and values to make them focussed and more easily remembered. Watch for information about the work they’ve done thus far and about opportunities for input in the new year.

Whitby Baptist Women

Monday, October 22, 2018

7:00 pm

Worship Centre

Topic: Operation Christmas Child

Come prepared to report on your Fast from Criticism!

Community Outreach Research

Join us Thursday, November 8th at 6:30pm for dessert, and to hear the results of WBC’s Community Outreach Research project. There will be a Q&A following the presentation as together we consider the proposals being presented.

Advent Prayer

An Advent Christmas preparation prayer meeting

Title: Come Expecting

Location: Lounge

Time: 11am-12pm

Dates: Thursdays

November 8, 15, 22, 29

FOOD BANK ITEMS NEEDED:

Hamburger Helper

Tuna Helper

Boxed Rice

1 Litre Juice

UpLink Small Groups

Make your connection!

Groups begin week of October 21

FALL BAZAAR

Durham Christian Homes (200 Glen Hill Drive South, Whitby, ON) is once again having its annual Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 3 from 9am to 1pm.

Any items you would like to donate are gladly accepted; please contact David Tigchelaar if you would like to volunteer. We hope to see you there!

Please note that Melissa’s office hours for the week of July 30 – August 3 will be the following:

Wednesday, August 1, 9am-5pm
Thursday, August 2, 9am-5pm

Benevolent Offering

There will be a special opportunity to contribute to the Benevolent Fund on Sunday, August 5th.

Church/Facility Calendar Update

The Calendar is now updated!

On the church website under the Resources tab, there is both a public calendar (called church calendar) available for all to see, and a private calendar (called member calendar) that is password protected. Contact the office if you require the password.

A Mission Thrift store in Oshawa (Simcoe and Taunton) is in need of some people to volunteer throughout the summer to help with the turnover of donated goods (sorting, pricing, placing on the floor, and other various tasks).

Most of their Volunteers come 1-2 days per week for 3-4 hours per shift.

Proceeds made from donations given to the store goto the Bible League of Canada. They use the money to produce Christian materials (Bibles, study books, etc.) and educational materials for people all over the world.

If you are able to volunteer, please contact Chris Woodcock at 905-720-2430.

The WBC Men’s golf tournament will take place on Sat, June 23 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm. All golfers, even those who have never golfed before, are welcome. There is a sign up sheet on the men’s bulletin board along with further details.

All golfers, even those who have never golfed before, are welcome. There is a sign up sheet on the men’s bulletin board along with further details.

Kitchen Help Needed!

We have an immediate need for some kitchen help! We could use some help on Monday and Fridayfrom 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. No need to be a professional chef! Even if you just want to help with dishes, or for part of the time, please let me know. Or, if you have a friend, relative, or neighbor that you think would be a good fit, please send them my way. Summer is coming up quickly and we’ll need to make sure all of our vacation gaps are filled.

If you are able to help, please contact Cindy Mills, Office Manager, at 905-404-2420.

Ontario Shores Gift Bags

Once again we are gathering items for gift bags given to patients at Ontario Shores.

This year we need toothbrushes and wash clothes!

Please contribute to this long running effort to bring cheer to those often forgotten. Please place donations in the brown hamper in the foyer. If you have any questions, contact Brad Lockner

Do you have the gift of hospitality?
Do you enjoy organizing events?

If so, we need you on our new

FELLOWSHIP TEAM!

If you are interested in helping to plan events within our church family, please contact Beth Parks

Once again we are gathering items for gift bags given to patients at Ontario Shores.

This year we need toothbrushes and wash clothes!

Please contribute to this long running effort to bring cheer to those often forgotten. Please place donations in the brown hamper in the foyer. If you have any questions, contact Brad Lockner

Kitchen Help Needed!

We have an immediate need for some kitchen help! We could use some help on Monday and Fridayfrom 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. No need to be a professional chef! Even if you just want to help with dishes, or for part of the time, please let me know. Or, if you have a friend, relative, or neighbor that you think would be a good fit, please send them my way. Summer is coming up quickly and we’ll need to make sure all of our vacation gaps are filled.

If you are able to help, please contact Cindy Mills, Office Manager, at 905-404-2420.